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Material Safety Data Sheet
PRODUCT NAME
Dipentene
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
NFPA
2
FLAMMABILITY
2
HEALTH HAZARD
0
INSTABILITY
SUPPLIER
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.
2145 Delaware Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95060
800.457.3801 or 831.457.3800
EMERGENCY
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SYNONYMS
C10-H16, "p-mentha-1, 8-diene", 1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene, "dl-p-mentha-1, 8-diene", 1-methyl-
4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene, "1, 8(9)-p-menthadiene", unitene, nesol, p-menthandiene, "inactive limonene",
dl-limonene, cinene, terpinene, dipanol, kautschin, p-menthane, "delta-1, 8-terpodiene", phellandrene,
cajeputene, "Acintene DP", "Acintene DP Dipentene"
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
RISK
Explosive when dry.
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
May form explosive peroxides.
Irritating to skin.
May cause SENSITISATION by skin contact.
HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Flammable.
Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Swallowing of the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis; serious
consequences may result.
(ICSC13733).
Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Terpenes and their oxygen-containing counterparts, the terpenoids, produce a variety of effects.
Pine oil monoterpenes, for example, produce stomach inflammation with bleeding, characterised by stomach pain
and vomiting.
EYE
There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.
SKIN
The material may cause moderate inflammation of the skin either following direct contact or after a delay of
some time.
Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterised by redness, swelling and blistering.
Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following
absorption.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with
harmful effects.
Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
d-limonene causes moderate irritation to skin including redness and swelling.
Sometimes there are delayed haemorrhagic lesions.
INHALED
Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
This may be accompanied by sleepiness, reduced alertness, loss of reflexes, lack of co-ordination, and vertigo.
Inhalation of vapors or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling,
may be damaging to the health of the individual.
There is some evidence to suggest that the material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons.
The body's response to such irritation can cause further lung damage.
Inhalation of high concentrations of gas/vapor causes lung irritation with coughing and nausea, central nervous
depression with headache and dizziness, slowing of reflexes, fatigue and inco-ordination.
Central nervous system (CNS) depression may include general discomfort, symptoms of giddiness, headache,
dizziness, nausea, anaesthetic effects, slowed reaction time, slurred speech and may progress to
unconsciousness.
Serious poisonings may result in respiratory depression and may be fatal.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the
general population.
There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is not enough data to
make an assessment.
In the presence of air, a number of common flavour and fragrance chemicals can form peroxides surprisingly fast.
Antioxidants can in most cases minimise the oxidation.
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Peroxidisable terpenes and terpenoids should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest
practicable level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. Such products should have a
peroxide value of less than 10 millimoles peroxide per liter.
d-Limonene may cause damage to and growths in the kidney. These growths can progress to cancer.
Sensitisation may result in allergic dermatitis responses including rash, itching, hives or swelling of extremities.
NAME CAS RN %
dipentene 138-86-3 60-98
as racemic mixture of
d-limonene 5989-27-5 10
l-limonene 5989-54-8
The commercial product contains
other terpenes in varying amounts.
p-cymene 99-87-6
SWALLOWED
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open
airway and prevent aspiration.
Observe the patient carefully.
Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming
unconscious.
If spontaneous vomiting appears imminent or occurs, hold patient's head down, lower than their hips to help
avoid possible aspiration of vomitus.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes
Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating
first aid procedures.
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device,
or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Any material aspirated during vomiting may produce lung injury. Therefore emesis should not be induced
mechanically or pharmacologically.
For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related hydrocarbons
Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or inhalation, is respiratory failure.
Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g. cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal
retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen. Patients with inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases
(pO2 50 mm Hg) should be intubated.
Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and electrocardiographic evidence of
myocardial injury has been reported; intravenous lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously
symptomatic patients. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that hyperventilation improves clearance.
A chest x-ray should be taken immediately after stabilisation of breathing and circulation to document
aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
May be violently or explosively reactive.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 500 metres in all directions.
GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS
Liquid and vapor are flammable.
Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Vapor forms an explosive mixture with air.
Moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Combustion products include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of
burning organic material.
WARNING Long standing in contact with air and light may result in the formation
of potentially explosive peroxides.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as
ignition may result
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATOR
Type A Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 1432000 & 1492001, ANSI Z88 or national
equivalent)
EYE
Safety glasses with side shields.
Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written
policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or
task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an
account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable
equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and
remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or
irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly.
[CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent]
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber
NOTE
The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must be taken, when removing
gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact.
Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch-bands should be removed and destroyed.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Important factors in the selection of gloves include
frequency and duration of contact,
chemical resistance of glove material,
glove thickness and
dexterity
OTHER
Overalls.
PVC Apron.
PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
Eyewash unit.
Some plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, aprons, overshoes) are not recommended as
they may produce static electricity.
For large scale or continuous use wear tight-weave non-static clothing (no metallic fasteners, cuffs or pockets),
non sparking safety footwear.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Care Atmospheres in bulk storages and even apparently empty tanks may be hazardous by oxygen depletion.
Atmosphere must be checked before entry.
Requirements of State Authorities concerning conditions for tank entry must be met. Particularly with regard to
training of crews for tank entry; work permits; sampling of atmosphere; provision of rescue harness and protective
gear as needed.
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard.
Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent
of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker
and ventilation that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.
State Liquid Molecular Weight 136.23
Melting Range (F) -141 Viscosity Not Available
Boiling Range (F) 352 Solubility in water (g/L) Immiscible
Flash Point (F) 115 pH (1% solution) Not applicable.
Decomposition Temp (F) Not Available pH (as supplied) Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (F) 459 Vapor Pressure (mmHg) 0.975 at 14 C.
Upper Explosive Limit (%) 6.1 Specific Gravity (water=1) 0.842 at 20 C.
Lower Explosive Limit (%) 0.7 Relative Vapor Density (air=1) 4.66
Volatile Component (%vol) Not available. Evaporation Rate Not available
Material Value
P-CYMENE
log Kow (Sangster 1997) 4.1
APPEARANCE
Flammable liquid; floats on water. Available in a range of grades. Pure grades have a pleasant lemon-like odor
Commercial grades may contain p-cymene, p-menthane , terpinolene, alpha-terpinene and have a mint /
turpentine odour. Mixes with alcohol, hydrocarbons and ether. Dipentene is the optically inactive (racaemic)
mixture of d-limonene and l-limonene. A naturally occurring non petroleum aromatic hydrocarbon.
dipentene
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin
redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
d-Limonene is readily absorbed by inhalation and ingestion. Dermal absorption is reported to be lower than by
the inhalation route.
Limonene exhibits low acute toxicity by all three routes in animals.
Contact allergies quickly manifest themselves as contact eczema, more rarely as urticaria or Quincke's
oedema. The pathogenesis of contact eczema involves a cell-mediated (T lymphocytes) immune reaction of the
delayed type. Other allergic skin reactions, e.g. contact urticaria, involve antibody-mediated immune reactions.
The significance of the contact allergen is not simply determined by its sensitisation potential the distribution of
the substance and the opportunities for contact with it are equally important. A weakly sensitising substance
which is widely distributed can be a more important allergen than one with stronger sensitising potential with
which few individuals come into contact. From a clinical point of view, substances are noteworthy if they produce
an allergic test reaction in more than 1% of the persons tested.
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may
be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur
following exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound.
For aromatic terpenes p-cymene and cumene have low toxic potential and are excreted in the urine. At very
high doses in animal testing, inco-ordination, damage to the kidneys and lung inflammation, with decrease in
thymus weight, occurred. This group of substances does not seem to cause cancer, genetic damage or
developmental toxicity and has low potential for reproductive toxicity.
CARCINOGEN
d-Limonene (NB Overall evaluation downgraded to International Agency for Research on Cancer
Group 3 with supporting evidence from other (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Group 3
relevant data) Monographs
PBIT_(PERS~ US - Maine Chemicals of High Concern List Carcinogen
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Avoid release to the environment.
Refer to special instructions/ safety data sheets.
GESAMP/EHS COMPOSITE LIST - GESAMP Hazard Profiles
Name / EHS TRN A1a A1b A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 E1 E2 E3
Cas No
/
RTECS
No
_______ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
__
Dipente 686 278 4 4 NR 2 NI 0 0 (2) 2 2 S F 3
ne /
CAS:138
- 86- 3
/
Legend: EHS=EHS Number (EHS=GESAMP Working Group on the Evaluation of the Hazards of Harmful
Substances Carried by Ships) NRT=Net Register Tonnage, A1a=Bioaccumulation log Pow, A1b=Bioaccumulation
BCF, A1=Bioaccumulation, A2=Biodegradation, B1=Acuteaquatic toxicity LC/ECIC50 (mg/l), B2=Chronic aquatic
toxicity NOEC (mg/l), C1=Acute mammalian oral toxicity LD50 (mg/kg), C2=Acutemammalian dermal toxicity
LD50 (mg/kg), C3=Acute mammalian inhalation toxicity LC50 (mg/kg), D1=Skin irritation & corrosion, D2=Eye
irritation& corrosion, D3=Long-term health effects, E1=Tainting, E2=Physical effects on wildlife & benthic habitats,
E3=Interference with coastal amenities, For column A2: R=Readily biodegradable, NR=Not readily biodegradable.
For column D3: C=Carcinogen, M=Mutagenic, R=Reprotoxic, S=Sensitising, A=Aspiration hazard, T=Target organ
systemic toxicity, L=Lunginjury, N=Neurotoxic, I=Immunotoxic. For column E1: NT=Not tainting (tested),
T=Tainting test positive. For column E2: Fp=Persistent floater, F=Floater, S=Sinking substances. The numerical
scales start from 0 (no hazard), while higher numbers reflect increasing hazard. (GESAMP/EHS Composite List of
Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships)
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DOT:
Symbols: None Hazard class or Division: 3
Identification Numbers: UN2052 PG: III
Label Codes: 3 Special provisions: B1, IB3, T2, TP1
Packaging: Exceptions: 150 Packaging: Non-bulk: 203
Quantity limitations:
Packaging: Exceptions: 150 60 L
Passenger aircraft/rail:
Quantity Limitations: Cargo
220 L Vessel stowage: Location: A
aircraft only:
Vessel stowage: Other: None S.M.P.: YES
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
A flammable liquid with a flash point at or above 38 deg.C (100 deg.F) that does not meet the definition of any
other hazard class may be
reclassed as a combustible liquid. This provision does not apply to transportation by vessel or aircraft, except
where other means of
transportation is impracticable. An elevated temperature material that meets the definition of a Class 3 material
because it is
intentionally heated and offered for transportation or transported at or above its flash point may not be reclassed
as a combustible liquid.
Refer to 49 CFR 173.120(b)(2)
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 3 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 2052 Packing Group: III
Special provisions: None
Cargo Only
Packing Instructions: 366 Maximum Qty/Pack: 220 L
Passenger and Cargo Passenger and Cargo
Packing Instructions: 355 Maximum Qty/Pack: 60 L
Passenger and Cargo Passenger and Cargo
Limited Quantity Limited Quantity
Packing Instructions: Y344 Maximum Qty/Pack: 10 L
Shipping name:DIPENTENE
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 3 IMDG Subrisk: P
UN Number: 2052 Packing Group: III
EMS Number: F-E,S-E Special provisions: None
Limited Quantities: 5L Marine Pollutant: Yes
Shipping name:DIPENTENE
LIMITED EVIDENCE
Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.
May produce discomfort of the eyes and respiratory tract*.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.
Repeated exposure potentially causes skin dryness and cracking*.
* (limited evidence).
Denmark Advisory list for selfclassification of dangerous substances
Substance CAS Suggested codes
p- cymene 99- 87- 6 N; R51/53
Ingredients with multiple CAS Nos
Ingredient Name CAS
dipentene 138-86-3, 7705-14-8, 68761-20-6
d-limonene 5989-27-5, 138-86-3
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